Well, it’s normal to get butterflies in your stomach about
these things. But you can relax, I won’t
bite.
* get/have butterflies in one’s stomach:
to be extremely nervous
ex> Even after 20 years as an actor,
Julia got butterflies in her stomach each time she walked on stage.
* someone won’t bite: a way of telling
someone to not be afraid of someone
ex> You can ask me anything you want,
I won’t bite.
I must say that your school records and extracurricular activities are very
impressive.
Well, I joined the club in my freshman
year and began organizing fundraisers and events right off the bat. From there, I moved up the ranks and was elected president in my junior year.
* right off the bat: 즉시, 곧바로
ex> When he was learning to ride a
bicycle, he fell on his head right off the bat.
* move up the ranks: to advance in
position
ex> The new team moved quickly
up the ranks in its first season in the league.
And what made you want to apply for a
job with our company? It seems like you have
the chops to start your own company.
* have the chops: to have the skill
and/or experience
ex> After years of working as chef,
he had the chops to start his own restaurant.
I gave it some serious thought, but I
realized all transactions in business start with sales. Your company sells products
I believe in, so it seems like a natural
fit.
* a natural fit: something that seems to
be made to work with something else
ex> You’ll find that our companies
are a natural fit for a merger.
<Practice Makes Perfect>
1. I get butterflies in my
stomach just thinking about giving a speech in public..
2. “Please come in, I won’t bite.”
The dentist said to the young boy.
3. John moved up the ranks among
salespeople in his company.
4. Despite her youth, the girl had
the chops when it came to negotiating.
5. Working as a tour guide was a
natural fit for the friendly woman.
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